Raw Material Radar to integrate blockchain and IoT to improve artisanal mining in Western Africa

The platform will combine blockchain and IoT technologies to automatically record and track minerals' origin, ownership, and provenance and is planned to be further launched and commercialized in other markets in Africa and worldwide.

Staff Writer | August 7, 2023 | 11:05 am

Silvercorp Metals to acquire Australia’s OreCorp

“This transaction will create a new globally diversified precious metals producer," Silvercorp chairman says.

Staff Writer | August 7, 2023 | 10:37 am

Ghana approves green minerals policy to develop lithium industry

Cabinet approved policy document expected to be passed by parliament before the end of the yearwill provide clear guidelines and a fiscal regime for mining so-called green minerals in a manner that ensures Ghana derives as much benefit as possible from its resources.

Bloomberg News | August 7, 2023 | 9:33 am

Atlantic Lithium says it is confident of getting mining lease in Ghana

Piedmont Lithium invested $100 million in the company in 2011 to secure spodumene from Atlantic Lithium's mine in Ghana.

Reuters | August 7, 2023 | 9:21 am

Gemstones ‘spill the beans’ on ancient trade routes

Modern techniques applied to gemstones help uncover ancient trade routes.

Staff Writer | August 6, 2023 | 7:24 am

AngloGold Ashanti first-half profit falls 54% as costs surge

Half-year profit declined 54% mainly due to higher costs and mandatory environmental provisions in Brazil.

Reuters | August 4, 2023 | 8:50 am

Botswana Diamonds to begin production in South Africa

The miner said the proof of concept currently running at Marsfontein has provided key information for the development of Thorny River.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 3, 2023 | 9:29 am

Britain agrees deals on clean energy, critical minerals with Zambia

The foreign ministry would agree on a UK-Zambia Green Growth Compact, aimed at generating £2.5 billion pounds of British private sector investment.

Reuters | August 2, 2023 | 4:25 pm

How Rainbow Rare Earths plans to bootstrap itself onto the global stage

The company will use a technologically innovative approach to produce high-purity separated magnetic rare earth oxides from waste phosphogypsum stacks.

Henry Lazenby | August 2, 2023 | 3:29 pm

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